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New VW MFD3 Satnav/DVD player/headunit Fitted
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ianrob16
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AUX input to RNS510
OK, I got the info from NickP regarding the cable swap for the Ipod interface but it did not work for the normal AUX (in fact there was no sound after the cable swap) but it did make me look carefully at the pin confirguration on the standard CD/radio compared to the RNS510 and I found a way to get the AUX connector back to full functionality. I don't think this is the correct thread for this cable info so I'll post it on DanGB's MFD3 retro fitting guide thread. Many thanks to NickP and SpursMadDave. Ian.
OK, I got the info from NickP regarding the cable swap for the Ipod interface but it did not work for the normal AUX (in fact there was no sound after the cable swap) but it did make me look carefully at the pin confirguration on the standard CD/radio compared to the RNS510 and I found a way to get the AUX connector back to full functionality. I don't think this is the correct thread for this cable info so I'll post it on DanGB's MFD3 retro fitting guide thread. Many thanks to NickP and SpursMadDave. Ian.
Hi guys! First of all thanks for the fitting guide Dan very comprehansive! I fitted mine on saturday its an awesome piece of kit! However, I have 1 question. Only the volume control works on the steering wheel. My car is a 2008 FR550 so I thought it would have the the 2.0 canbus? If I get the converter will they all then work? anybody got a good source for them, checked on ebay and none on there!
Oh and you can update the firmware as well have done it and it works well!
http://vwnavi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7268
Oh and you can update the firmware as well have done it and it works well!
http://vwnavi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7268
blocky
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hi mikey,
I also fitted the MFD3 this weekend, worked fine. I also have a FR550.
Except the seat surround won't clip in place, wrong maps supplied with the MFD and the USB connector sounds crap. Probably the pin config.
Also I have just found this lead to use the two aerial connectors.
4E0035608K VHF splitter cable
I'll phone the stealers today for a price, shouldn't be too much.
But everything else works fine, my steering wheel controls everything. not just the volume.
Did you fit the MFD3 or 2 ?
ianrob16
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Mikey-typer / Blocky,
Did either of you get the dashboard MFD clock shift to the right problem ?
Also Blocky, the USB connector problem can probably be fixed using my pin change for the normal AUX input socket, in the case of the USB you will either have to move the Earth/L/R pins on the blue connector block at the back of the RNS510 to either the respective AUX pins or CD pins as shown on the line out sticker on the RNS510 casing. Best thing is to compare the pin connections on the original radio and move them to the same ones on the RNS510. I have posted the AUX connector fix on DanGB's MFD3 Retro Fit Guide thread on this forum.
Finally Blocky, please let us know the price for the VHF aerial splitter lead and if it works in providing good AM reception ?
Ian.
i have just been reading the link above about reflashing the rns unit. Does this mean that you can can a vw one to display a seat logo when it loads????
No it still shows the VW screen but there are a few more features form the firmware update! Still dont understand why all the steering controls are not working though!
ianrob16
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Anyone know if this will work with the Seat RNS-510?
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p1230_Retrofit-kit-VW-Park-Pilot-rear-incl--OPS-VW-Golf-5.html
Not cheap given the rubbish exchange rate at the moment but I was thinking of getting parking sensors and definitely interested in ones that work with the unit
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p1230_Retrofit-kit-VW-Park-Pilot-rear-incl--OPS-VW-Golf-5.html
Not cheap given the rubbish exchange rate at the moment but I was thinking of getting parking sensors and definitely interested in ones that work with the unit
although it works with the rns 510, they dont even list the leon 1p in their drop down menus so possibly not.
they also have an ebay shop (ive been watching their tv free adaptor prices), they dont have any listed at the moment but keep an eye on it. you could mail them and ask, it costs nothing.
good luck.
Its not too high on my list to be honest, just wondered if anyone had heard of them or seen them working...
We are all talking about the same unit (RNS-510), except a few people got the VW one which was slightly cheaper a while back and had an SD slot as standard...
Most of us got them for around £800-£1000 from various sources but from the dealer I think it is £1400.
Not sure what you mean about flaws? The Post code is maybe not quite as good as a TomTom, as it takes the frst 4 digits then asks you for the road from a list... I used 3 different TomToms before i got the unit and they were fine, BUT I think the navigation and route planning is far superior on the RNS-510 especially the guidance which i found on the TomTom was sometimes vague and late but with RNS-510 is spot on and sometimes quite funny too... "stay on this road for a long time!"
The sound quality is superb, bluetooth works brilliantly...
iPod integration is poor as you just get the usual playlist 1-6 and track1 track2 etc and its expensive (£300) to upgrade that...
Yes it plays DVDs and the picture is pretty good although I havent used it much really
Take half an hour and look through this thread and Dans guide to fitting it and that will help you make your mind up!
blocky
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morning,
fitted mine a few weeks ago, has anyone had problems with the seat surround not clicking in properly ?
the heatunit fits perefectly.
mine is currently held in place with double sided tape. and is sitting flush with the rest of the fasica.
also has anyone got a maps disc of western europe they can lend / copy me as I received my unit with eastern europe maps.
fitted mine a few weeks ago, has anyone had problems with the seat surround not clicking in properly ?
the heatunit fits perefectly.
mine is currently held in place with double sided tape. and is sitting flush with the rest of the fasica.
also has anyone got a maps disc of western europe they can lend / copy me as I received my unit with eastern europe maps.
I used tape on mine when i first fitted it but then i found you can order these - 9 pieces 3B0 867 190 (clips for the front frame) comes to about £3 from a dealer. The facia doesn't actual clip in without them it just sits there and if its not a good fit it looks pants, with the clips the facia is clipped on properly and as there are 9 of them it fits perfectly all the way round.
ianrob16
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DAMN!!! I've just glue-gunned mine in place!
BUT it's positioned PERFECTLY and will come out with a lot of force if I took the stereo out so can go back to standard
DAMN!!! I've just glue-gunned mine in place!
BUT it's positioned PERFECTLY and will come out with a lot of force if I took the stereo out so can go back to standard
I was going to glue mine in until someone PMed me about the clips, you would think the facia would come with them, or at least the dealer would think to offer them as an option, few more pennies for them! You can actually get all the clips and screws etc instead of going to Halfords the whole lot comes to about a £5
By the way the stereo looks fantastic and has lots of goodies good choice!
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